VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Vietnamese nationwide pay tribute to ancestors on Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day

In Ho Chi Minh City, leaders, residents, overseas Vietnamese, students and pupils offered incense and flowers in tribute to the Hung Kings and Nguyen Huu Canh, credited with opening up the Sai Gon – Gia Dinh area.

Hung Kings’ commemoration fosters unity among OVs in US, Malaysia

Vietnam supports UNESCO's people-centred approach, multilateral cooperation: official

Discovering most beautiful roads in Vietnam with "road trip" trend

SK Group partners to build AI ecosystem in Vietnam

Vietnamese coffee seeks stronger foothold in Canada

With a modest market share in Canada – one of the world’s largest coffee-consuming markets – stronger links between Vietnamese coffee exporters and overseas Vietnamese businesses could open a new pathway to build a distinct Vietnamese Coffee brand, enhancing value and expanding market share.

New military orchestra marks debut with grand symphony

The "Sounds Under the Sun" symphony debuted at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi, marking the launch of the Military Symphony Orchestra. The event opens a new chapter for military arts in Vietnam.

Digital technology narrows gaps in governance, public services

From smart urban governance solutions to grassroots-level online public services, digital technologies are steadily narrowing the gap between authorities and enterprises.

Free textbooks proposed nationwide from 2029–2030

The free textbook policy is scheduled to be implemented nationwide from the 2029–2030 school year. Localities with sufficient budget capacity are encouraged to introduce the scheme earlier, with priority given to border areas, islands, ethnic minority and mountainous regions, and areas facing particularly difficult socio-economic conditions.

Voters’ trust must become practical policy decisions: Party chief

The 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term must be bodies of reform, action, effectiveness, and connection to the people, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

Vietnam remains among fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia-6

Notably, Vietnam recorded the highest real GDP growth among the Southeast Asia-6 economies in 2025, reaching 8%, significantly higher than the pre-pandemic average of 7.1%.

Hue sets sights on becoming Vietnam’s leading green tourism city

Hue aims to become one of Vietnam’s top green tourism cities by 2030, moving towards net-zero tourism by 2050.

SaigonTex – SaigonFabric 2026 to showcase latest industry trends

Expected to draw more than 32,000 trade visitors, the event ranks among the largest specialised international exhibitions in textiles, machinery, materials and fabrics.

Party chief presents elite honours to incumbent, former leaders

Party General Secretary To Lam presided over a ceremony in Hanoi on March 30 to bestow the Military Exploit Order and Party membership badges on several incumbent and former Party and State leaders.

Culture forms driving force for capital’s development in new era

From community art spaces to large-scale international events, and from policy direction to concrete action, the capital is shaping a vibrant cultural industries ecosystem. This effort is helping to define the image of a creative, globally integrated, and sustainable city in the new era.

Space centre propels Vietnam’s cosmic ambitions

The recent establishment of the Vietnam National Space Centre at Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park in Hanoi marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward mastering advanced technologies. More than just a scientific facility, it signals Vietnam’s growing ambition to harness space technology for sustainable development and innovation. In this episode, we take a closer look at what this milestone means for Vietnam.

Vietnam–Russia trade corridors poised for expansion: Russian expert

Dr. Anton Bredikhin of the Russian Academy of Sciences highlighted potential rail links connecting Russia to Vietnam via Mongolia or Kazakhstan, transiting through China.

Resolution 57 drives large-scale production of key crops

Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo is steering the crop sector towards green, circular agriculture linked to value chains and production-consumption linkages, while promoting the development of large-scale, specialised farming areas based on key local crops.